Senior Fundraising Manager

About Evidence Aid: Evidence Aid was established following the tsunami in the Indian Ocean in December 2004 to improve the impact of humanitarian aid by championing an evidence-based approach to humanitarian action. We believe that those in need have the right to receive aid that has been proven to be effective, deliver beneficial impact and prevent harm. Our mission is to inspire those who guide the humanitarian and DRR sectors to apply an evidence-based approach in their activities and decisions. We help to identify where policy and practice are not currently evidence-based and then work with them to help ensure it is based on the best evidence available.

The Senior Fundraising Manager – Trusts, Foundations and Government (TFG) is initially a part-time position (0.5 FTE) and will direct and lead TFG fundraising activities for Evidence Aid to maximise income and support for the Charity. In addition to this leading activity, this role has responsibility for researching and establishing a Major Donor’s programme for Evidence Aid. The Senior Manager - TFG is a central role in developing the organisation’s fundraising strategy and performance to achieve growing and sustainable income targets. This role will support the establishment of fundraising at Evidence Aid and build a strong fundraising culture within the organisation, including at board level.

Main purpose of this post: To grow and maximise income from Trusts, Foundations and Government sources for Evidence Aid and to ensure that this fundraising delivers on, and where possible, exceeds its annual income targets by working in an exemplary manner with colleagues across the organisation and externally.

More information is available in the job description and person specification.

How to apply: Please submityour CV and a full covering letter outlining why you think you are the right candidate for the job by 18.00 BST *14th July 2017*. No agencies please.

Interviews will be held in London on Tuesday 1st August 2017.